Event Manager

Organize events, from festivals to executive conferences — all the skills you need in one training program.

Event Managers trained with emerit see the "big picture" when it comes to planning and organizing an event. Whether it's an executive conference or a client's dream wedding, emerit training gives you the tools to execute flawless events. From negotiating with vendors to designing the perfect marketing plan, you run the show and your abilities increase event revenue, profile and recognition.

The following modules are included:

Events Management

Event Risk Management

Program Planning

Marketing

Human Resources Management

Within these modules you will learn how to create plans, map out human resource requirements, assess and manage risk, create and manage sponsorships and much more.

Ensure your success; get emerit Event Manager training to acquire the skill and confidence to excel in your career. Once you have the skills, apply for the Certification to gain the recognition. To get started, select the most convenient training format from the list below.

"I've had a lot of experience in the kitchen, but very little in management. I found myself with a team of employees to supervise, orders to make, and menus to develop. The training came just in time. The program was a big help to me and made it a lot easier for me to fit into my new position."

"I think we've proven without a doubt that the investment in training and in particular in emerit training is definitely recognized in a positive way in the bottom line of our business."

— Sheila Kelly-Blackmore, general Manager, St. Jude Hotel

"You're going to wind up with folks who know what they're doing, who understand why they're there and who want to work and who want to do a good job and essentially who have been empowered and given the tools and given the training to go out and do their jobs really, really well."

— Rob Campbell, Division Manager, Athabasca Catering

"Things have changed a lot over the past few years. Competition has gotten fiercer. You need dedicated and innovative employees to succeed in meeting the needs of an increasingly demanding clientele. By training our employees and listening to them, we develop a feeling of belonging that results in a decreased turnover rate and increased productivity."